The mini-series will be directed by John Strickland, who helmed the recent Line of Duty finale.

ITV’s Controller of Drama, Victoria Fea said: “Muncie is a compelling three part series featuring a true crime story. We’re delighted to be commissioning the mini-series from World Productions and Finlaggan Films, and to be working with Nick Stevens, whose scripts perfectly capture Manuel’s personal vendetta against the man who struggled to bring him to justice.”